Episode 27 - How to Measure Progress When Our Culture is Obsessed with Body Size

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Louise Green breaks down one of the most important shifts we can make in fitness. For decades, the industry has trained us to believe that progress is measured through shrinking our bodies. But when you remove weight, measurements, and body size as the metric, you unlock a completely different world of success.Louise shares a powerful moment from a client who celebrated a “mental PR” where she chose not to skip her workout even though she felt exhausted. That one decision sparked an entire conversation inside her coaching group about the different kinds of progress that matter. Physical. Mental. Emotional. Behavioural.This episode explores how we can redefine success, honour the full spectrum of progress, and finally see the growth that has been overlooked for far too long.Takeaways• There are many ways to measure progress that have nothing to do with body size.• Mental PRs are real and often more important than physical ones.• Consistency, resilience, and showing up on low energy days are meaningful wins.• Skill development, strength increases, and better technique are clear indicators of progress.• Mental and emotional growth is part of fitness, not separate from it.• Self trust is a form of progress.• Improved mood, energy, and daily life function matter as much as any gym metric.• Letting go of body size as a measure of success opens the door to real change.• Fitness belongs to every body, not only smaller bodies.• When you celebrate all types of progress, you stay engaged and empowered long term.Louise Green is an award-winning coach with 20 years invested in working with women of all body sizes. She has coached thousands of women from all over the world, if you're ready take the next step in your strength, check out her coaching program: https://www.louisegreeninc.com/size-strong