Love Yourself At Every Size, a chat with Tracey-Lee of @fitnessgirl_za
This
episode is an oldie but a goodie. In fact, it is one of my best chats of all
time, and a most listened to episode. And I am bringing it back to you in perfect
timing friends, because (drum roll…………) we are going to record again in a few
short weeks! Stay tuned for the amazing update.
Before
I bring you the newest version of the CEO of Self-Love herself, you have to
listen to this incredibly raw and inspiring chat we had in 2020.
In
this episode, Tracey and I dive deep into her “why” behind the popular
@fitnessgirl_za journey. In late 2016, after struggling to recover from a
common cold, Tracey-Lee realised that she needed to change her way of life. Her
doctor informed her that if she did not lose the weight now and commit to a
healthy and active lifestyle, that she would develop diabetes and other
catastrophic health concerns. Tracey-Lee realised that her way of life then had
led her to gain more than 50KGs in the preceding two years and, as such, she
chose to make some serious changes. She embarked on a mission to prove to herself
that she could achieve anything she put her mind to.
To
remain accountable, Tracey-Lee made the brave and vulnerable decision to share
her honest journey on Instagram and created her account @fitnessgirl_za.
Initially her intention was for the account to be her commitment device and to
act as a visual diary of her own progress and achieved goals. With dedication
and commitment and lots of hard work, she endlessly sought the happiness that
she believed would undoubtedly be found in her “goal weight”. However,
@fitnessgirl_za eventually turned into so much more; it became a testimony of
realising her innate worthiness, regardless of her size or weight. That
happiness, she realised, was always there irrespective of her weight.
Tracey-Lee
is the full package. Not only is she a fitness motivator and body positive
advocate/influencer, but she is also a full-time family law attorney. To this
day, she holds the eyes of nearly 40,000 women from around the world, all
shapes, sizes and nationalities, who are inspired by her truth, humility and
very public internal shift from goals to gratitude.
In
this episode we unpack how Tracey-Lee’s purpose and intentions for her brand
shifted from aesthetic weight conscious goals to self-love and body positive
goals; all while sharing her mental health shift publicly and with
vulnerability over the last 4 years. We discuss why she is a mental health
warrior, her tips for how she handles her anxiety, how she juggles the balance
between her legal career and her personal brand, and so much more. Most
importantly, we address how “healthy” is the new skinny and worthiness is a
CHOICE made within.
It
was a dream to speak with such an authentic, raw, and motivational person – I
am truly inspired, and you will be too. Happy listening!
To
connect with Tracey-Lee online you can find her at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessgirl_za/ [https://www.instagram.com/fitnessgirl_za/] (@fitnessgirl_za)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fitnessgirl_za?lang=en [https://twitter.com/fitnessgirl_za?lang=en] (@fitnessgirl_za)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnessgirlza [https://www.facebook.com/fitnessgirlza] (FITNESSGIRL)
Website: https://fitnessgirl.co.za/ [https://fitnessgirl.co.za/]
