It scared me that I could see myself staying in the same place, strength-wise, for the next thirty years plus years. I started 2023 unable to jog, jump, lunge, or squat, after spending the back-half of 2022 recovering from a major knee injury. Add in a complex relationship with body image, restrictive dieting, and exercise, and you’ll understand why it felt like a big deal to pursue a goal of strength for the first time ever. 

If you enjoyed the Body Image Story episodes (#150, #151, #154, #165, and #176) I think you’ll love this one.