In today’s episode, Team BFF Coach Peggie Larsen joins us for a candid conversation about the transformative events that impact our sense of self and body image. Peggie shares her young struggles with dieting and a negative body image, overcoming an eating disorder, and how she transformed these challenges into a passion for helping others achieve their health and fitness goals.

We explore the impact of social media on our self confidence for both women and men, and even discuss a few of our own long-held beliefs that we’ve been systematically challenging over the past few years, and what we have learned from the experience. We discuss the critical role of self-respect in your health and fitness endeavors, and chat about the impact of alcohol overconsumption on your mindset and your goals.

And so much more…

“It just took a lot of time to get through all the bullshit. But coming out on the other end, it's so satisfying and it feels so much better than the other crap.”

- Peggie Larsen

“You might think you don't have willpower but you have permission power.”

- Peggie Larsen

This week on Here’s the Deal:

• Peggie’s journey through her early love for gymnastics and strength, overcoming an eating disorder, and eventually becoming a nutrition and mindset coach, trainer, and spin instructor
• The impact of social media and diet culture on self-image and behavior
• The role of self-respect in achieving lasting change and personal growth
• The concept of "permission power" as a tool for personal empowerment
• How curiosity about limiting beliefs can lead to transformative change
• The pervasive impact of alcohol and the benefits of taking a break to reassess its role in one's life

Connect with Coach Peggie Larsen:

• Coach Peggie Larsen on Instagram
• Coach Peggie Larsen, Team BFF
• Coach Peggie Larsen’s Blog, Live Your Life with Purpose

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