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March 17, 2025 67 mins

In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the concept of mindset progress. Unlike weight loss or other measurable goals, mindset growth isn't always quantifiable with numbers. Yet, it's the quiet, consistent wins - the shifts in perspective and approach - that drive lasting change in health, fitness, and life. From redefining fixed and growth mindsets to celebrating those subtle "aha" moments, this conversation is packed with practical advice and encouragement for embracing a growth-oriented outlook.

We share personal stories, client experiences, and practical strategies to help you lean into challenges, embrace hard moments, and measure progress in ways that truly matter and will impact your life forever. If you've ever wondered how to mark your progress or felt stuck in old patterns, this episode is for you.

"Your starting point is not your forever. Awareness of where you are is already a win. That awareness is your launchpad for growth.”

- Amy Rudolph

“Growth comes when you stop looking for reasons you can't and start finding the ways you can.”

- Iris Deadlifts

“It’s not the saying or thinking about it that builds a healthy life—it’s the doing.”

- Meri

This week on Here’s the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don’t Want Life to Suck:

  • Defining fixed vs. growth mindsets and identifying where you fall
  • How small language shifts (e.g., "I’m a perfectionist" to "I have perfectionist tendencies") influence mindset
  • Real-life examples of handling obstacles with a growth-oriented perspective
  • The power of noticing quiet wins, like pausing before finishing a meal out of habit
  • Practical tips for saying no to others and yes to yourself without guilt
  • Breaking free from external pressures and societal expectations
  • How and why mindset shifts underpin all long-term success in health and fitness

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