# @dr_ashleylucas on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CRPqoC6AzRB
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/79358348-dr-ashleylucas-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2021-07-12T23:00:18.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Ashley Lucas (@dr_ashleylucas) — https://gondola.cc/dr_ashleylucas

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Proud of and inspired by this guy.  Nick has struggled with his weight since he was a young boy.  It's tough because his weight has always been tied to his identity.  He's having to step outside of his "norm", his comfort zone.  He's having to learn how to relate to his friends and family in a new way as he steps into this new identity; one that supports the life he WANTS to live.  Now that he's made these lifestyle changes, he's got better energy to do the things he loves including playing with his kids, going for walks rather than feeling stuck on the couch, and has all-day focus and stamina that allows him to experience growth in all aspects of his life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Nick's 108lbs down with about 100lbs more to go.  He celebrates his wins, but doesn't listen to the "noise" of friends and family that might unintentionally, unknowingly sabotage his efforts........... Just like Kobe Bryant didn't get excited winning 2 playoff games when the series isn't over.  THIS guy is in it with his whole heart because that's what it takes to do something amazing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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95% of diets we do on our own fail.  I think 95% of athletes without a coach would also fail at their sport.  The process, the needs, the support is no different for optimizing a sport than it is for optimizing your health.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For Nick, we are his coach.  We guide him, push him, tweak whatever might not be working for him, and have an outside perspective of what needs to be changed to enable him to see continued success.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Just like any athlete, encouragement is always welcomed and appreciated!!! Let's give Nick some KUDOS! 👊🙌👏⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Share this for some #Mondaymotivation ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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