Don’t Choose A Goal Weight… Choose Your Authentic Body
I wanted to share something very powerful that came up this week.
We just finished my 6-month program, Transform® (round 3.0), and every Transform®, I set my own goals and do it with my group. These past 6-months, I chose to go all-in on my physical health. I had a primary goal to decrease my body fat percentage while maintaining my lean muscle mass.
So, I went to work.
I adjusted my nutrition, I planned to prioritize my protein, I cut my added sugar, I strategically planned my exercise commitment. I went all-in on my sleep. I was not perfect in the process. But, I surpassed my goals - big time. I decided to use the principles that I teach my crew. I maintained all of my muscle mass (which can be tricky if you are eating in a deficit), and I lost 7% body fat.
But, here is what I learned.
It wasn’t about body fat loss. It was about owning my authentic body. Feeding it when it was hungry, working through my emotions when I wasn’t hungry but wanted to eat, making a conscious effort to reduce added sugar, moving my body out of love… I leaned in to the journey. It wasn’t comfortable. It still is not. In fact, the comfort and the discomfort both feel good. Leaning into the discomfort allows me to grow.
Being in my authentic body is where I am right now. I feel strong, I feel healthy, I feel unstoppable. I have a better mood, less anxiety, and I am having a lot of fun with this transformation process. Transformation is not about changing who we are, it is about owning who we are - authentically.
My mom always told me that I was a late bloomer, that I would hit my peak at 45! Ha. Moms know best. But I don’t want to believe that I ever will peak… I am enjoying the journey to the peak too damn much.
I share this with you because being in your authentic body is available to you. So, let’s go discover it. Or, maybe you are in it already. Let’s love, honor, and show up for our authentic selves.
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About Ali Novitsky, MD
Dr. Novitsky is certified by the Life Coach School, Obesity Board Certified, a physician speaker, and fitness enthusiast. Ali helps women physicians achieve their optimal health with scientific, yet intuitive, principles that work.
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