What I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Fitness Journey

When I first started my fitness journey, I thought smaller jeans and a flatter stomach were the ticket to happiness. Instead, I ended up skipping dinners with friends so I could weigh out almond butter, losing my period from overtraining, and crying in the mirror even at my “goal weight.”In this episode, I share the exact lessons that could have saved me years of guilt, binges, and burnout:Why getting smaller won’t fix the voice that says you’re not enoughThe truth about discipline (and why permission stops the binge/restrict cycle)How eating more — not less — finally gave me the body I wantedThe moment I realized strength training was the key to self-trust, not “getting bulky”How rest saved me from the ER and rebuilt my healthWhy mindset work will always matter more than the number of macros you hitIf you’re grinding through workouts, terrified of carbs, or constantly starting over every Monday — this episode is the wake-up call I wish someone had given me. Fitness isn’t about chasing skinny. It’s about building strength, confidence, and freedom.Connect with Gena:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/Free resources + Coaching: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc