You’ve been told working out will fix your body image.

Just lose the weight. Burn the calories. Get leaner. Then you’ll finally feel confident.

But what if that’s not how it works?

In this episode, I’m sharing why lifting weights healed my body image in a way dieting and cardio never could. Not because it changed how I looked overnight, but because it changed how I saw myself.

We’ll talk about:
• The difference between training to shrink vs. training to build
• Why intention in the gym matters more than the workout itself
• How strength builds self-worth, not just muscle
• Why body image has more to do with perception than your actual body

If you’ve ever walked into the gym hoping to “fix” yourself, this conversation will challenge you in the best way.

Connect with Gena:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/

Free resources + Coaching: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

I truly used to believe that eating less would fix everything.

In this episode, I share what I’d tell the version of me who thought shrinking her body would finally make her feel confident, secure, and enough.

We talk about why being skinny didn’t solve my insecurity, how under-fueling stole parts of my personality, and how eating more actually improved my marriage, my career, my friendships, and the body I see in the mirror.

If you still believe eating less is the answer, I understand why. But there is a different way to build strength, confidence, and a body you love.

Connect with Gena:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/

Free resources + Coaching: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

You’re training hard. Eating “healthy.” Doing everything you’ve been taught builds discipline and results. And your period is gone.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what it actually takes to restore your cycle without spiraling into fear about weight gain or losing your physique.

We talk about why a missing period is a stress signal, not a failure. Why under-fueling can hide inside clean eating. Why intensity in the gym might be working against you. And why your body will not prioritize reproduction if it doesn’t feel safe.

If you’ve lost your cycle and feel confused, frustrated, or scared to change anything, this episode will give you clarity and direction.

Connect with Gena:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/

Free resources + Coaching: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc