I used to think the secret to fitness success was simple: just get more willpower. Boy, was I wrong.

In this eye-opening episode, I'm breaking down why "you just need more willpower" might be the most damaging advice in the fitness world. Spoiler alert: if you've been beating yourself up for lacking willpower, this one's gonna be a game-changer.

As someone who's spent 15+ years in the fitness industry, I've seen this myth destroy more progress than any other single belief. It's time we set the record straight.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why willpower works like a phone battery (and yours is probably at 2% by evening)

• The shocking truth about people who seem to have "endless self-control"

• Why shame kills momentum and what actually creates lasting change

• The research-backed systems that successful people use instead of relying on willpower

• How to redesign your life so healthy choices become automatic

• Why it's not a moral failure when you skip workouts or eat cookies

Stop trying to muscle through every temptation and start building a life that supports the person you want to become.

Chapters:

00:34 The Myth of Willpower

02:07 Understanding Willpower as a Limited Resource

05:09 Building Systems and Strategies for Success

16:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Studies referenced:

https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0022-3514.74.5.1252

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4731333/

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