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In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m diving deep into the three AFs—Resilient AF, Confident AF, and Consistent AF. These are the foundation of the Always & Forever message and they form the core of what I believe will help you build a lasting, meaningful relationship with health, fitness, and yourself.

We start with resilience. You already have it. You’ve proven it time and time again just by continuing to show up, even when things felt impossible. Then we move to confidence, which is something you choose, not something you earn. It’s not about faking it. It’s about deciding to see yourself for who you truly are and embracing every part of that. And finally, we get into consistency, which isn’t just about rigid routines or forcing yourself to do something. It’s about starting with your preferences and building a routine around what you actually enjoy. From there, you can layer in anything you want.

This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to prove yourself to the world. You just need to reconnect with who you are and live from the inside/out. You’re already resilient. You can choose confidence. And you can absolutely build consistency around the things you like.

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In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m walking you through how I’ve built a sustainable eating plan around my preferences over the past five years. This wasn’t about overhauling everything overnight. It started with observation, understanding my emotional ties to food, and making one small change at a time.

I share the moments that led to habits like eating out more often, emotional eating, and the trial and error that helped me slowly shift back toward home-cooked meals, daily smoothies, balanced snacks, and smart substitutions. Whether it’s figuring out which snacks I can keep in the house, finding a replacement for sugary coffee shop runs, or making restaurant meals work for me instead of against me, this process has been layered and personal.

This episode isn’t about giving you my exact meal plan. It’s about showing you how long-term success in nutrition comes from building a foundation that works with your life—not against it. So if you’re ready to stop following someone else’s “perfect plan” and start crafting your own, this one’s for you.

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In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, we’re taking on a very common statement in the fitness space. “The gym is my therapy.” While working out is an incredible tool for mental and emotional health, it’s not a replacement for actual therapy. These are two different tools, and both are important.

I share how I personally use the gym as a space to release energy, gather thoughts, and reconnect with myself. For many people, fitness plays a vital role in managing stress and emotions. But I also emphasize that therapy, when accessible, offers something entirely different. A productive working relationship with a trained therapist can help uncover and process the deeper stuff that many of us carry with us through life.

I dive into the barriers around therapy, from accessibility to affordability, and explain how your routines, habits, and mindfulness practices can help support your mental health while you work toward finding that additional support. This is about building a toolbox that includes both movement and conversation. Both are powerful. But they serve different purposes.

If you’ve ever said the gym is your therapy, or if you’ve wondered how to better support your emotional health through fitness and beyond, this is the episode for you. And if you want more tools to build your inside out foundation, check out the blog, sign up for the daily email, and explore the Q&A video responses. Or, if you want guidance through the process, join The YLF Experience.

Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.

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In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, we take a deep look at one of the most common statements in the health and fitness world. The best program is the one you can stick with. It sounds simple. It even sounds cliché. But when you really unpack what that means, it holds the key to sustainable success.

I talk about why most people bounce from program to program and spend years chasing a solution that fits. For many, this pursuit becomes a lifelong cycle. I walk through how to use your experience, your preferences, and your own history with food and fitness to build something that actually works for you. Not just for a few weeks. But something you can build on for the rest of your life.

You’ve likely picked up a lot of skills and knowledge over the years, even if you haven’t reached all your goals yet. That matters. Your consistency muscle is real. You’ve already been training it. So now, it’s time to build something around what you enjoy, what you can do regularly, and what fits into your life.

If this resonates with you, I encourage you to explore the blog, sign up for the daily email, or dive into the self-paced Q&A video playlist. And if you want to take it a step further, join The YLF Experience and start building your inside-out lifestyle with some extra support.

Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.

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Episode Description:
What would your health and fitness journey look like if you started from a place of appreciation instead of dissatisfaction? In this episode, I challenge you to take a completely different approach to weight loss and fitness. One that starts by valuing your body as it is, has been, and will be.

Your body is going to change. It will get stronger, slower, more agile, and stiffer at different points in your life. The problem is that many people pursue fitness because they don’t like what they see in the mirror. And when that’s the fuel behind your actions, you end up chasing a standard that was never meant for you.

Instead, I’m asking you to build your approach from the inside out. Appreciate your body now. Appreciate what it’s done for you before. And still work toward what you want. But do it with a calm, deliberate mindset. Start small with minimums you can commit to for life, like fifteen minutes of movement a day or one serving of vegetables. Over time, those minimums can grow. But the power is in building momentum and trusting that progress will come from consistency.

You don’t have to do extreme workouts or follow a rigid diet unless you want to. But if you do, let it come from a place of self-respect and not punishment. This episode lays out a sustainable, preference-based approach to eating and exercise that can actually last.

Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.

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In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m breaking down something that’s been quietly sabotaging so many people’s health and weight loss journeys for years… the never-ending search for “optimal.” You see it all over social media. People promoting the perfect way to eat, train, and live. There’s always some new study, some flashy new trick, or some guru with an air-tight plan that’s guaranteed to work. And it’s always backed by “research,” right?

But let’s get real. If following someone else’s optimal plan was all it took, it would have worked by now. Instead, most people are left feeling stuck, defeated, and like they’re the problem when the plan doesn’t fit. What I want to help you do is flip that script entirely.

This episode is about helping you let go of what you think you’re supposed to do and instead start with what you actually like to do. That includes food, exercise, and even how you manage stress. I share examples from my own day-to-day like how I intentionally keep Pop-Tarts in my pantry as part of a bigger trade-off strategy. Because real life isn’t lived in a lab, and your preferences matter.

We’re diving into how you build consistency through small, realistic, and enjoyable changes — not by chasing the latest health headline or trying to guilt yourself into being more “disciplined.” You’ll also hear why I believe in addition before subtraction and how building your own eating and exercise plan around your name, your needs, and your preferences is the only sustainable path forward.

So if you’re tired of trying to force yourself into cookie-cutter plans, this one’s for you. It’s time to stop aiming for “optimal” and start building a life that works for you.

Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.

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Episode Description
In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m talking about something that might feel harmless or even funny on the surface… self-deprecating humor. Many of us use it as a shield. We tell the jokes first so nobody else can. We make ourselves the punchline to avoid deeper hurt. I know this because I did it too. Whether it was my size or my cerebral palsy, I’d lean into the sarcasm and jokes so others wouldn’t beat me to it.

But here’s the truth. Every time you crack that joke about your body, your eating habits, or your workout attempts, you’re holding yourself back. You’re reinforcing the idea that you’re not good enough as you are. And while it may feel like a defense mechanism, over time it becomes a barrier between you and the life you truly want.

Your forever active lifestyle is about more than checking boxes with workouts and food choices. It’s about building a life that reflects how you feel about yourself. And if the voice in your head is still mocking you, it’s time to challenge that. Not with shame. But with awareness and practice.

That’s where the six minimum daily actions come in. That’s where YLF Thursday and this podcast come in. It’s not about perfection. It’s about showing up, every day, and reinforcing that you’re worth this work. If you’ve been hiding behind humor, I get it. But I also believe you’re ready for more.

If you’re new here and this resonates, go ahead and subscribe. If you’ve been listening for a bit and haven’t subscribed yet, now’s the time. You’ve got resources waiting for you. Check out the blog, dig into the Q&A videos, or sign up for the daily email and start reinforcing these messages every day.

And if you’re ready to take things further with coaching and support, join The YLF Experience. You’ll have my guidance on top of the self-paced tools, and we’ll work on building your forever active lifestyle together.

Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.

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In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m unpacking one of the biggest areas of tension in the fitness and coaching space... follow through.

Who’s really responsible for making sure someone follows through on a program? The coach? The client? The truth is, there’s a lot more nuance than most of the fitness industry wants to admit.

We talk about why the “you just have to do it” mentality doesn’t work in the long run, especially for those who have been trying to lose weight for years or decades. I get into the layered reasons behind follow through and what really needs to happen for someone to not only take consistent action, but actually want to.

I also share the deeper side of coaching and what it means to help others build lifelong habits. It’s about fostering belief, creating a calm and deliberate mindset, and modeling what sustainable change looks like.

We also cover how emotions around food are more complex than we’re often told, why your preferences should be the foundation of your routine, and how to navigate the mental tug of war that can come with trying to change your habits.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’ve struggled to stay consistent, or if you’re a coach who wants to better connect with your clients, this episode gives you a detailed look at how to create real change... from the inside out.

Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.

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