Before I even start this post, I will answer the title question…

It’s YOU!

In order to grow we have to risk giving up the way in which we see ourselves, which is a pretty scary thing to do.

No matter how stressed-out we are, how much extra weight we’re carrying, how addicted to destructive behaviors and people we may be…this persona we’ve built is comforting because it is the only sense of “self” that we know.

Yet, shedding this old, toxic “self” is what is called GROWTH.

Letting go of who you “think you are”, who other people tell you you are, what those in the past have imposed upon you… is the only way out and up.

“But Laura, you’re a trainer and a physical therapist. What does this “loving myself” stuff have to do with weight loss and fitness?”

Well ladies? Everything.

In light of my aggressive reconstructive knee surgery 2 months ago, I’ve been forced to slow the hell down and really take a look at myself and my own mindset.

Focusing on healing the knee and healing my diminished identity as a result of the injury, I have gained deeper clarity and insight on how better to help my clients lose weight and stay in shape.

It comes down to this: You can have access to the sickest hard-core workouts in the world, own 45 books on proper diet and nutrition, and watch every interview with every doctor and guru on how to change your life…

It won’t be until you find out what is important to YOU, what you are worth, and what makes you happy that you can finally start being that bad ass, fulfilled, Strong Healthy Woman.

When you can finally let go of the shit that’s holding you down [whether externally OR internally (self) imposed] and gain a positive, clear sense of self you’ll be someone who:

• Doesn’t yo-yo diet, but maintains consistently healthy eating habits.
• Doesn’t “binge” exercise for just 3 weeks, but stays committed to it as a way of life.
• Doesn’t over eat in times of stress and low emotional stability, but manages anxiety with organization, planning and relaxation.
• Doesn’t throw in the towel sabotaging all progress b/c of 1 gluttonous meal, but is back in the gym the very next day killing it.
• Doesn’t see the world with black or white perfectionism, but accepts oneself and the ebb and flow with confident security.
• Doesn’t try to be super woman to everyone for everything, but asks for help and delegates when necessary.

I hope this clicked for you today girls! Stop beating yourself up about missed workouts and bad food choices.

If you really want to change, put that energy toward taking a deeper look at your own self-worth and you’ll intuitively start making better choices that tell yourself and the world:     I LOVE ME!

Laura Miranda MSPT, CSCS
www.StrongHealthyWoman.com
646.454.0777

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