Transform your mindset, body, and life—and join me on this journey to holistic strength and confidence! I want to share my personal journey with you, because even as a PT, I’m constantly striving to improve myself and my progress. The lessons I’ve learned over the past few years have been invaluable! Breaking free from the cycle of restriction and deficits by embracing maintenance calories has been life-changing. Letting go of the stress of tracking every detail and the urge to over-exercise was liberating. I shifted my focus from intense HIIT workouts to strength training, prioritising heavy lifting to build muscle. Upping my protein intake to 2.2–2.5 grams per kilogram of body weight has made a significant difference, alongside prioritising rest, quality sleep, and recovery. Where I once feared muscle gain, I’ve discovered that true confidence comes from being strong, not just thin. This journey has also taught me to adjust my perception of my body as my goals evolved. I stopped...