Health

The 5 Stories Unhealthy People Tell Themselves That Hold Them Back

Tony Robbins says, “People's stories are often true, but not effective.” This is especially applicable when it comes to fitness. We lie to ourselves about why we can’t lose weight or reach our fitness goals.

By Amanda Lauren2 min read
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But, these are just stories. And if the story you’re telling yourself is keeping you from getting fit, regardless of if it’s true, it’s a limiting belief that’s holding you back. Here are some of the most common ones we tell ourselves, as well as the actions we can take to turn them around.