I Gained 15 Pounds And I’m Not Happy About It

►► Download FREE Guide → How I lost 2 lbs a week as an athlete with asthma: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide I gained 15 pounds this year and it completely messed with my head. If you have ever lost weight, only to gain some of it back, you know how quickly the story in your mind can spiral. It can feel like failure, loss of control, or even going backwards. But when I stepped back and looked at the facts, the story changed. In this episode, I walk through my real weight timeline from 200 pounds to 155 pounds and back to around 170. I also explain how my training changed from running 100 miles per week to lifting heavy, doing HIIT again, and running far less mileage. What I discovered surprised me. The weight gain was not really about weight. It was about identity. If your identity becomes tied to the number on the scale, even small changes can feel like huge setbacks. But progress is not linear. It is seasonal. Sometimes you run more. Sometimes you lift more. Sometimes your body changes as your goals change. In this episode we talk about: Why facts matter more than the story in your head How identity gets tied to weight loss and performance Why weight gain can trigger fear of losing progress The training changes that often explain body changes Why progress in health and fitness is seasonal, not linear If you have been hard on yourself about weight gain lately, this conversation may help you step back, look at the facts, and see the bigger picture. You are not starting over. You are simply in a different season. You can also grab the free Three pillars of healthy living guide at:athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Athlete With Asthma show00:44 Why I gained 15 pounds this year01:07 Pillar one: facts over the story in your head02:01 My weight loss and race performance timeline06:52 How my training changed this year09:34 Pillar two: this is about identity, not weight13:09 The fear of slipping backwards16:07 Pillar three: progress is seasonal, not linear18:28 Final thoughts and an invitation to join Athlete With Asthma healthy living guide ▶️ Other Helpful Video: How Often Should You Weigh Yourself? (Why I Do It Once a Week): https://youtu.be/40IL6NDG1wU I'm Jonny Havey, the Athlete with Asthma, and I help people with (and without) asthma overcome their perceived limitations and achieve elite health and performance, without relying on quick fixes, crash diets, or constant inhaler use. Here’s how I can help you: Want 1-on-1 coaching or support? → Reach out here and let’s work together:https://www.athletewithasthma.com/contact Ready to lose weight sustainably and keep it off for good? → Drop 30 and Keep It Off™: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/drop-30-and-keep-it-off Start transforming your health in minutes → FREE Healthy Living Guide:https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide Learn more and get free resources at: https://www.athletewithasthma.com DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS MY OPINION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE.