Too often people go to the gym to look healthy instead of be healthy.

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This is what social media would have you believe health looks like

Health looks different on every body. I have a female client who is 5 foot 10, weighing 80kg. She is considered overweight according to the Australian BMI system (which should be scrapped in my opinion) however she is incredibly strong and eats real food. She is healthy, regardless of what she looks like. She can smash push-ups out from her toes and nail chin ups.

Of coarse as she continues on this path her body will change, but that isn't why she does it.

She does it because she takes responsibility for her well being, not to fit a societal view.

My recommendation for people is to eat well and focus on better movement

If four weeks from now you can do an exercise that was previously impossible, you are on the way to health. If you have incorporated a healthy breakfast, you are on your way to health.

Don't rely on the scales or the mirror.

Judge internally how you feel. Become in touch with your own body, and enjoy the process above all else.

Here is the latest progression in my own training, I don't focus on looking good or building bigger arms. But being able to move my body in ways I never thought I could. You should do the same :)

Yours, with Purpose.

harrynewman