I Didn’t Start Loving My Body Until I Stopped Chasing Skinny and Started Chasing Strong

06/08/2025 12 min
I Didn’t Start Loving My Body Until I Stopped Chasing Skinny and Started Chasing Strong

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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 promisedWhat “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 bodyHow to start rewriting your goals—from self-punishment to self-trustThe exact mindset reframe that changed my entire relationship with food, fitness, and my bodyThis 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