This lesson is all about how to train your inner game — so your body feels safe enough to release fat, regulate hormones, and heal. Because if you’ve been stuck in cycles of: - All-or-nothing thinking - Emotional eating - Burnout and overwhelm - Fatigue and stubborn belly fat …then this is the missing piece. 🔥 Here’s the Truth: The People who transform their health after 40? They’re not the ones who “have it all together.” They’re the ones who learn to regulate their nervous system under stress. And one of the most powerful tools we teach for that is: 👉 Stress Framing 🚨 Most People React to Stress Like This: - “This is too much.” - “I can’t do this.” - “Why bother, it’s not working.” - "I failed again." And what does the body do in that state? - Slows metabolism - Raises cortisol - Stores more fat - Triggers cravings - Messes with sleep, digestion, hormones 🎯 How the Top 0.01% Respond Instead: They say: “This is training. This is where resilience is built.” They interpret stress as a signal — not a stop sign. Because biologically, anxiety and excitement feel almost the same: - Racing heart - Tight chest - Tense muscles But the body reacts based on your interpretation. 🧠 Try This: Your Reframe Tool Next time you feel stress — from the scale, from a craving, from life — try this: 1. Pause.(Seriously. Just 3 slow breaths.) 2. Say this out loud: 3. Ask yourself:“How would my Future Self respond here?” 4. Act with intention — not reaction.Go for a walk. Breathe. Send the message. Eat the protein. Drink the water. Move your body. Regulate. That’s what makes FitnHealthy Forever different. We train your body AND your nervous system.We help you stop reacting… and start choosing. Because when your body feels safe, it lets go of the weight. Literally and emotionally.

Hi, I'm so glad to be here and be part of such an amazing group. I'm Sandy from Greenbush Minnesota, I am 65 years old with 20 extra pounds, joint pain and feeling overwhelmed!

Sometimes it’s not your willpower that’s the issue—it’s your nervous system slamming on the brakes. When you're stressed out, overtraining, under-eating, juggling too much—your body has to adapt. And its way of saying “Slow down!” might look different for each of You at different times: - Sudden weight gain (to physically slow you down) - Joint pain or inflammation (to stop you from pushing harder) - Getting sick (so you’re forced to rest) Your body is wise. It’s not fighting you—it’s protecting you. Listen, Nourish. Rest. Breathe. Simplify. When stress is high and self-care is low, your body gets louder with signals like: - Sleep issues – Can't fall asleep or wake up wired at 3am? Your nervous system is on high alert. - Digestive troubles – Bloating, constipation, or nausea? Stress is shutting down digestion. - Low libido – When your body’s in survival mode, pleasure takes a back seat. - Cravings & emotional eating – Your brain wants quick energy and comfort. - Brain fog or forgetfulness – Your body diverts energy away from thinking to just coping. - Increased injuries or clumsiness – Your focus and recovery are off. - Random skin issues – Rashes, breakouts, flare-ups… inflammation is screaming. These aren’t random. They’re messages. Quick Check-in - Instead of pushing through… try tuning in. What’s one area where you could pull back or slow down this week?

The Core Reframe: Most people focus on doing fat-loss tasks: • Eating clean • Going to the gym • Tracking calories But lasting transformation happens when you shift into a new identity: “I am someone who honors my body and keeps promises to myself.” When your identity aligns with health, your actions become automatic. No willpower needed. The scale no longer controls you. You’re becoming the person who doesn’t need to start over anymore. The Trap: Overtraining = Hormone Chaos People often push harder when results slow: • 6 days/week of HIIT • Cutting carbs or skipping meals • Piling stress on top of stress This backfires. Your body sees that as danger. It responds with more cortisol → more fat storage → slower recovery → more cravings. The Truth: Recovery IS Fat Loss - Lifting weights + rest days = muscle-building and fat-burning hormones (like growth hormone and testosterone) - Walking + deep sleep = lower cortisol, better insulin sensitivity - Rest days don’t stall progress—they unlock it. STOP that Tiger chasing You! You want to feel a Calm Readiness? What's your Recovery strategy moving forward? What's your plan?

So many of us grew up believing… “If I’m not sore, sweating, or exhausted, it’s not working.” But here’s the truth no one told us: Your body doesn’t burn fat when it’s in survival mode. It burns fat when it feels safe. That’s why the question isn’t “How much can I push myself?” It’s: “How can I create safety in my body so it lets go of fat?” NEW HABITS TO SHIFT YOUR HORMONES & YOUR MINDSET: Track Recovery Don’t just log your workouts—track: • Mood • Energy • Sleep • Soreness • Cravings Add Nervous System Reps Just like lifting weights builds muscle…Stillness builds safety. • Breath work (try 4-7-8 or box breathing) • Rest days without guilt • Walking in nature or grounding barefoot Use Identity-Based Affirmations Rewire your self-talk as you rewire your metabolism: “I am becoming the healthiest version of myself.” “I rest because I respect my body, not because I’m lazy.” You’re not lazy, You're learning to listen.And that’s powerful. What’s one thing YOU can do this week to create more safety in your body?