Reflection and Acknowledgment
Elisabeth shares a powerful quote from Des Linden about the reality of being in shape and being out of shape. She encourages listeners to acknowledge their current struggles and not compare themselves to their past fitness levels. It's okay to admit that getting into shape is hard and to validate the feelings that come with it.In this clip
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