📸 this is from a @milesmusclesmagic coaching call where we flipped the switch on what is constantly being promoted, what celebrities are doing, what kind of example is being set…

it’s not their responsibility to make us feel confident in our bodies, it’s OURS.

It’s literally our job.

Though I agree with how it can (and does!) impact a lot of people, I propose that we use it instead as an indicator🪧⚠️

A signal that something internally isn’t fully locked in yet, a sign that we’ve got more internal power to build and a realization that if someone elses body makes us feel some kinda’ way about our own body then we’ve got to set our own internal standard.

Because when your standard is actually set by you, when you’re focused on what you’re building, how you want to feel, how you want to perform… you can see all of that without it pulling you in, it becomes noise instead of direction.

#bodyconfidence #selftrust #fitnessmindset #womensfitness

6/13 Edited to

... Read moreFrom my own experience, I realized that constantly comparing myself to celebrities or influencers only fueled feelings of inadequacy. At one point, I noticed phrases like "they're setting impossible beauty standards" or "they're not supposed to be that thin" surfacing in my mind, which felt overwhelming. A turning point came when I shifted my focus inward—acknowledging that my confidence is my own responsibility. Instead of viewing these external images as measures of my worth, I began to treat them as signals highlighting my internal growth areas. It’s a reminder that my self-trust and body confidence depend largely on how I define my personal goals and self-image. Building this mindset means setting standards based on how I want to feel and perform rather than what others look like. This approach transformed distractions and comparisons into noise that I could filter out, rather than directions I followed. I started focusing on progress in my fitness journey, celebrating small personal wins, and adopting a fitness mindset that’s sustainable and empowering. What helped me most was consistent self-reflection and empowering coaching calls, like those from @milesmusclesmagic, which encouraged flipping the narrative from blaming external factors to claiming ownership of my confidence. It taught me that while celebrities can influence perceptions, it’s ultimately our own internal standards that guide how we feel in our bodies. If you find yourself affected by external beauty standards, try using those feelings as indicators for growth rather than limitations. Develop a habit of self-trust, cultivate your fitness mindset, and focus on women's fitness in a way that aligns with your personal wellbeing and goals. Remember, building body confidence truly is OUR job.

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