250| If Walking Into the Weight Room Feels Intimidating, This Episode Is for You

Feeling intimidated every time you walk into the weight section of your gym? You are not alone, and today I'm getting real about why so many women feel this way. As a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and mom of five, I hear this from my clients all the time. One recently told me she felt so intimidated that she just walked around the weight room without touching a single piece of equipment. I get it completely, because I used to feel exactly the same way. There was a time I felt like I had to apologize just for taking up space in there. In this episode, I'm digging into the real reasons behind gym intimidation, reasons I don't think get talked about enough. We're covering the mental blocks that keep so many women stuck on the sidelines, and why building confidence in the weight room is about so much more than just knowing how to use the machines. If you've ever hesitated at the entrance to the weight section, wondering if you belong there, this episode is for you. I'm sharing what's really going on underneath that discomfort and how you can start shifting it, for yourself and for the next generation of women watching how we show up. Ready to feel like you belong in there? Tune in, so you can walk in like you own the place.  -Rachel Next Steps: 100 Gram Protein Cheat-Sheet Fat Loss Formula for Moms Coaching Program