For years, I thought the only way to love my body… was to shrink it.
I chased skinny like it was the golden ticket to confidence, worth, and finally feeling enough. But no matter how small I got, it was never enough. I was exhausted, anxious, and constantly calculating. Because chasing skinny isn’t really about the size—it’s about control, safety, validation… and a whole lot of fear.
In this episode, I’m walking you through the moment everything shifted.
When I stopped asking “How small can I get?”
And started asking “How strong can I become?”
✨ Inside this episode:
- Why chasing skinny never gave you the freedom you were promised
- What “chasing strong” actually means (and why it’s not just about lifting weights)
- The emotional & physical shifts that happen when you start fueling, resting, and respecting your body
- How to start rewriting your goals—from self-punishment to self-trust
- The exact mindset reframe that changed my entire relationship with food, fitness, and my body
This isn’t about giving up.
It’s about finally choosing a life over a look.
It’s about building strength—not just physically, but emotionally.
It’s about feeling powerful, present, and at peace in your body—for real this time.
Connect with Gena:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/
Coaching/Free Resources: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc
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