100% Real With Ruby; nutrition, strength, fat loss, muscle, macros - without the fluff
#424; the moment it clicked: how Leanne ended years of diet struggle + finally got real results (from all or nothing to freedom)
25 Jul 2025
tired of starting over every monday? stuck obsessing over your belly, your calories, your clothes feeling tight — even when you’re “doing everything right”?this episode is for the woman who’s:-scared to eat more because she’s afraid of gaining-frustrated by her “fluffy” midsection no matter how hard she trains-constantly comparing herself to old photos, past bodies, or what worked when she was 25-training consistently… but still not seeing results-sick of living in that all-or-nothing loop of tracking, restricting, and punishing workoutsin this conversation, ruby and longtime client leanne unpack the exact mindset shift that finally broke her free from decades of dieting and body obsession.after years of chasing fat loss, leanne finally learned to trust maintenance, build strength, and let go of the obsession with shrinking.no fluff. no scales. no "fitspo" BS. just real, human moments and powerful perspective shifts you’ll wish you had years ago.what you’ll learn:• the moment leanne realised dieting wasn’t the answer anymore• how “doing more” was keeping her stuck• how she learned to trust maintenance (and enjoy it)• why most women never see results despite working hard• the mental shift that changed her relationship with food, training + her body• what progress actually looks like after 40 — and how to stay in it long enough to win📥 message ruby if this hit home → https://www.instagram.com/transformxruby🎯 ready to work together? apply here → free consult00:00 Introduction to Transformation02:49 Challenging Beliefs and Mindsets06:02 The Journey of Building Muscle08:53 The Reality of Fat Loss Phases12:07 Lessons from Competition and Body Image15:00 The Importance of Process Over Quick Fixes17:52 Ditching the All-or-Nothing Mentality20:41 Redefining Goals and Expectations23:56 The Role of Coaching in Transformation26:59 Embracing Change and Growth29:51 The Long-Term Perspective on Fitness32:43 Finding Balance and Flexibility46:20 The Importance of Consistency in Goals49:41 Overcoming the Comparison Trap53:52 Redefining Progress and Expectations01:00:01 Mindset Transformation and the Process01:06:21 Finding Freedom from Body Image Issues01:12:15 The Power of Shifting Focus01:17:11 Embracing Help and Support01:23:11 The Journey Beyond PerfectionPersonal takeawaysTransformation is a journey, not a destination.Challenging old beliefs about nutrition is crucial for growth.Building muscle requires a shift in mindset.Fat loss phases can be disappointing if expectations are misaligned.Maintenance is often harder than dieting but essential for long-term success.Letting go of the all-or-nothing mentality leads to better results.Mindset plays a significant role in achieving fitness goals.Social media can distort body image perceptions.Finding freedom in food choices enhances overall happiness.Self-compassion is key to a healthy relationship with food.;Topics spoken about;female fat loss over 40 maintenance phase muscle building for women all or nothing thinking real client coaching story scale obsession Body checking/body imageDiet culture rebellionPushing comfort zonesPersonal growthtransformation, nutrition, muscle building, fat loss, maintenance, mindset, body image, self-compassion, process, strength
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