Why you sabotage yourself and how you can finally break free

You already know what to do to lose fat: eat better, move your body, stay consistent. So why does it still feel like you’re trapped in a body that doesn’t reflect how you want to look or feel?

Because this isn’t about willpower.

It’s about what’s happening beneath the surface.

In my experience, people don’t hold on to unwanted weight by accident. There are powerful, subconscious reasons behind it—and once you understand them, everything changes.

Self-sabotage isn’t weakness.

It’s your mind trying to protect you.

As strange as that sounds, it makes perfect sense. Your subconscious is wired to keep you safe, not comfortable, confident, or fit. If it believes that staying the same is safer than changing, it will quietly block your progress—no matter how badly you say you want results.

You may want to feel strong, confident, and energized…

but behind the scenes, your subconscious could be pulling the brakes.

And as long as it believes being out of shape is safer than stepping into a healthier, stronger version of you, progress will feel like an uphill battle.

That’s why even your best efforts can feel sabotaged.

That’s why frustration creeps in.

But here’s the good news: this cycle can be broken.

Once you uncover why your subconscious is holding on, its power disappears. Awareness is the turning point. When the light is on, fear no longer controls you.

So let’s dig a little deeper. Ask yourself honestly:

• Do you believe change is dangerous?

Staying where you are may feel familiar — even if it’s uncomfortable. Fear of the unknown can quietly stop you from becoming better than you are today.

• Do you believe success will cost you something?

Would reaching your goal trigger jealousy, resentment, or distance from people close to you? Are you unconsciously staying small to keep others comfortable?

• Do you believe you don’t deserve success?

Has someone made you feel unworthy, incapable, or undeserving of more? That belief may still be driving your choices.

• Do you believe you’re not capable?

Can you truly see yourself at your goal weight? If your mind can’t picture it, your body will struggle to achieve it.

Spend time with these questions. Be honest. That self-awareness is the key that unlocks real, lasting change.

Because once your entire mind is aligned with success, nothing can stop you.

What the mind believes, the body achieves.

Exercise is a powerful part of this journey—not just for fat loss, but for confidence, momentum, and self-belief.

I am deeply passionate about helping my clients achieve real results—without wasted time, frustration, or repeating the same mistakes.

You’re not broken.

You’re not failing.

You’re just ready for the next level.

And it starts now.

Call Ernest at Body Shapers Personal Training Fitness Studio 325-8696. I’d love to get you on the exercise program that will change your body and your life for the better.