18. Making small changes for BIG results, embracing failure as a learning opportunity and being open to trying new things | Dafinka's Story

In this episode Amy chats with one of our long term clients Dafinka, about her journey into nutrition and training, where she started to where she is now and everything achieved along the way. Dafinka started just out of the pandemic and talks through her early stages in training then takes us through the long term habits she's built, understanding the power of being consistent and how she prepared for her wedding (Without making sacrifices!) The change in mindset Dafinka has made since starting to work with Amy has been huge. Extended well beyond just training and nutrition, and well into her personal and professional life outside of the gym! She now looks at failure as an opportunity for growth, and approaches change with curiosity and a willingness to learn and try. This episode is a good one! Enjoy.... (00:00) Introduction and Background (02:58) Starting Training and Previous Attempts (06:11) The Importance of Nutrition and Meal Proportions (09:24) Tracking Meals and Recipe Experimentation (12:47) Challenges and Strategies for Maintaining Healthy Habits (21:19) Maintaining Healthy Habits During Special Occasions (24:57) Preparing for the Wedding (29:32) Ingrained Healthy Habits and Future Goals (33:43) The Power of Small Steps and Consistency (36:18) Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity (39:14) Trying New Things and Approaching Change with Curiosity (44:47) The Importance of Accountability and Self-Reflection (48:01) Seeking Help and Support in the Journey (51:39) The Cumulative Effect of Small Changes (53:38) Breaking Down Problems into Manageable Pieces (57:48) The Value of a Growth Mindset --- More Free Resources! We have a bunch more free resources on our website. Recipes, Guides, E-Books and Downloads Recipes: ⁠https://www.empowerfitnessnutrition.co.uk/recipes⁠ Guides & E-Books: ⁠https://www.empowerfitnessnutrition.co.uk/ebooks⁠ --- Have questions? We want to make this podcast as actionable and help you take things away to practically implement in your lifestyle to improve your health, energy, strength and life overall Send your questions ⁠[email protected]⁠ --- Want more help? Want to work with a coach to help you have more energy, build strength, lose bodyfat? Want to do that without making huge sweeping changes to your whole life? We can help you Book a free intro call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/empowerfitnessnutrition/30min⁠ — Empower Fitness & Nutrition Online Train with us, online! Choose your programme that best suits your goals, experience and available equipment. Then start building muscle, gaining strength and improving your fitness. Try out free for 7 days: https://empowerfitnessnutrition.fitr.training/p/empower-fitness-nutrition-online — Find us on social media: Instagram @empower.fitnessnutrition @amygormancoaching @kierandouglasjones  @tomstevens59