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In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m reminding you that you cannot mess this up. Now that you know how to approach health and fitness from an inside/out perspective, the path forward is yours to define. You don’t need to feel frustrated about decades spent trying the weight loss industry’s quick fixes, because now you’re building something real, starting with your preferences and creating sustainable routines you actually enjoy.

I talk about how you can extend this mindset beyond your workouts and meals, into your relationships and day-to-day life. It’s about letting go of actions, habits, and even connections that drain you, and shifting toward what truly fits who you are. This isn’t about cutting people off or living a rigid life, it’s about clarity, calmness, and deliberate choices.

I also share how consistency becomes a skill that supports you in dealing with the parts of life that you may not love but have to face anyway. By building consistency in health and fitness around your preferences, you create a foundation for managing challenges in other areas of life without feeling overwhelmed.

You deserve a life that you won’t look back on with regret, and it’s never too late to start. Be honest, compassionate, and keep moving forward.

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In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m talking about what real discipline truly means and why it has nothing to do with forcing yourself to grind through workouts you hate or pushing through just because someone says you should.

A calm mind is the foundation for becoming the best version of yourself. When your thoughts are steady, you’re able to observe, adjust, take action, and reflect without feeling like you’re fighting an endless mental battle. Many people believe discipline is about getting up early, working out when you don’t feel like it, or sticking to a strict routine. But that’s low-level discipline. The highest form of discipline is loving yourself in a world constantly telling you that you’re not enough.

I share how the inside/out approach to fitness goes far beyond food and exercise. It’s about practices like journaling, spending time outdoors undistracted, connecting with your reflection in the mirror, and exploring creativity in ways that allow your mind to rest and expand. These habits help you see life from a wider perspective, make decisions more confidently, and have more compassion for yourself and others.

Discipline is the daily work of staying connected to yourself, even when you don’t feel like it. It’s about living outwardly from a place of calm rather than reacting to every thought or distraction. And it’s the path to genuinely enjoying an active lifestyle you can sustain for the rest of your life.

Whether you’re working on your own or inside the YLF Experience, remember that the actions you take matter, but what drives those actions matters even more. If you want to explore this further or get more personalized guidance, check out the links above.

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In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m sharing why you and I were never meant to win the weight loss game the way it’s been sold to us. Just like the house always wins at the casino, the weight loss industry sets us up to keep playing and spending without ever truly feeling satisfied.

We’ve been taught that if we lose the weight, we’ll finally feel the way we’ve always wanted to feel. But even when we hit our goal weight, many of us still look in the mirror and find new things to criticize. The idea that “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” or that weight loss will fix how we feel about ourselves is one of the biggest illusions out there.

I talk about how maintenance is this dream we keep chasing, thinking life will finally calm down once we get there, but for most people, it never comes because we’re stuck following the industry’s rules instead of building a foundation based on our own preferences. The real path forward is connecting with yourself and deciding that your body is worthy and good at every stage, whether it changes or not.

I share how to build your own eating and exercise plan, one that’s actually yours, not just some “optimal” method someone else created. When you base your active lifestyle around things you genuinely enjoy, you’re playing your own game instead of chasing someone else’s finish line. There’s no room for guilt here. Nothing is off limits, and you don’t have to convince yourself to enjoy any of it.

This episode is a reminder that weight loss, body composition changes, and any external achievements are all byproducts of a life you actually love living. My goal is for you to feel comfortable in your own skin at every stage, past, present, and future.

If you’re ready to explore how to build this foundation for yourself, check out all the links above. Whether you’re doing this on your own with the self-paced resources or you’d like some extra guidance, I’m here to help you create a forever active lifestyle that truly fits you.

Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.

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In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m talking about something that drives so many of us crazy when we’re working out and trying to stay active. Injuries. Whether they happen in the gym, lifting a laundry basket, or even just standing for too long, injuries can completely derail our momentum.

I’m sharing my own story about a recent hip injury that happened while trying to climb out of a swimming pool. Like many of you, I’ve found unique ways to hurt myself, especially with how my cerebral palsy impacts my movement. It’s one of those moments where you’re trying to do the right thing for your health, and suddenly your body decides to throw you a curveball.

I’m diving into how injuries become a major mental hurdle. The frustration comes not just from physical pain, but from feeling like your body is working against you when all you’re trying to do is improve. But I believe recovery should be treated like a workout. I share how I log my recovery activities, stretching, icing, and other treatment as part of my routine, and how shifting my mindset this way helps take some of the mental edge off the process.

I talk about the importance of journaling when you’re dealing with injuries. Writing out your thoughts helps you navigate the feelings of disappointment, anger, and that mental tug of war over not being able to do what you once could. It’s normal to feel frustrated, especially if you’re trying to get back to a fitness level you’ve had before, but remember your body changes over time and so do your limits.

Rest and recovery deserve as much focus as the workouts themselves. Taking time to heal is not failure. It’s a crucial part of building a strong foundation for your fitness journey and your life inside/out.

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On this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m tackling one of the most common phrases I hear in health and fitness, “I know what to do, I just need to do it.” Maybe you’ve said it yourself. The truth is, knowing the steps and actually being able to stick with them are two very different things. Without a solid foundation built around your preferences, any plan you try to follow becomes something you keep turning on and off, leaving you stuck in that exhausting start-and-stop cycle.

I talk about why we don’t live in a perfect lab where nutrition and exercise are just checklists. We’re humans with thoughts, feelings, schedules, and lives. Trying to force yourself into someone else’s plan, even if it’s the so-called “optimal” way to eat or train, is usually a recipe for burnout. You might be able to hold on for a few weeks, months, or even a year, but eventually the bottom falls out if you hate what you’re doing.

We explore why consistency isn’t just about discipline. It’s about building your forever active lifestyle around things you enjoy. I share how the highest form of discipline is actually self-love, because all the achievements in the world mean nothing if you’re still at war with yourself in your own mind.

I challenge the idea that we have to keep proving ourselves by suffering through programs we hate or competing in imaginary rivalries with people who might not even know we exist. Instead, I want you to be at peace with yourself while working toward your goals. That’s the heart of the inside/out approach.

If you’re ready to start building your forever active lifestyle in a way that actually works for you, check out all the links above. Whether you want to explore this on your own or work together, I’m here to help you figure out how to make fitness fit your life.

Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.

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👉 Work With Daryl

👉 Shop The YLF Collections

👉 Watch Q&A Response Videos on YouTube

In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m diving deep into one of my biggest pet peeves in the fitness world, those blanket statements like “I’m here to inspire you” or “If I can do it, you can do it too.” While people usually mean well, these phrases often miss the mark because they ignore how different each of our journeys can be.

Your forever active lifestyle is supposed to fit you, not someone else. That’s why it’s called your level fitness. I talk about how important it is to start exactly where you are, figure out where you’d like to go, and piece together your path one day at a time. I share how my early days working at a gym showed me the powerful shift that happens when people gain confidence in an area of life they never thought possible. When you experience progress, it changes not just your body but how you carry yourself and even how you see your potential in other parts of your life.

I’m reminding you that consistency already exists in your life, even if it’s not where you expect. Whether it’s brushing your teeth or sticking to your own shower schedule, you’re already showing up in ways that prove you can build habits. We explore how developing curiosity about your own fitness and eating habits, instead of guilt or comparison, leads to real and lasting change.

And I get honest about my own limits, like dealing with CP and fascia injuries, because there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. You’re allowed to do this at your level, even if that means you do things differently from everyone else. You should never feel guilty about food choices or about not being able to do what someone else does in the gym or on social media.

Ultimately, the inside/out process is about how you feel in your own head. It’s about calming anxiety, seeing your progress, and refusing to sell yourself short. Because the truth is, you don’t even know yet what you’re capable of achieving.

If you’re ready to get started, check out the links above. Whether you want to do this on your own using the blog and emails, or you’d like some extra help and coaching, I’ve got you covered. Thanks for listening, and remember, this is your journey, your level, and it all starts with taking that first step.

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• YLF Framework: https://yourlevelfitness.com/framework

• Work With Daryl: https://yourlevelfitness.com/coaching

• Shop The YLF Collections: https://yourlevelfitness.shop/collections

• Q&A Response YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjSupgaY5KA66MD2IdmCwFhLFbDe-pk1l

In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m talking about why it’s time to flip the script on how we approach fitness and weight loss. The industry loves to market against our insecurities, making us feel like we’re never enough and pushing guilt around food and exercise. I’ve been there myself, battling poor body image, guilt, and shame despite all the effort I put in. That’s why I’m determined to help you build a fitness approach from the inside/out, starting with curiosity and your personal preferences. When you connect with yourself and develop a solid foundation, you can navigate the ups and downs of life without feeling defeated or needing to “lock in.” We’re doing things differently, and this episode is your invitation to join the change and finally build a sustainable lifestyle you can feel good about.

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On this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m digging into one of the most relentless companions on a weight loss journey… food noise. You know, that constant chatter in your head about what you should eat, shouldn’t eat, when you should eat, or how guilty you feel after eating. We’re talking about quieting that noise, observing it without judgment, and learning how to gradually turn down the volume so it doesn’t rule your day.

I share practical strategies for taking the edge off food noise, starting with the most tactical one of all—making sure you’re eating enough and not waiting too long between meals. I also explain why fiber, water, and fruits and veggies can be your best allies for feeling fuller and calmer around food thoughts.

But food noise isn’t just about meals and snacks. It’s deeply connected to how you talk to yourself, the rules you think you’re supposed to follow, and the emotional history tied to your relationship with food. I’ll walk you through how to journal your “shoulds” versus your “realities,” observe your self-talk, and notice how your environment or social media triggers cravings you didn’t even know were there.

This episode is all about combining the logical and the emotional sides of managing food noise. It’s not about banishing those thoughts overnight but building skills and self-compassion to navigate them over time. And remember, everything ties back to the inside/out approach… working on your relationship with yourself is what helps you calm the chatter in the long run.

If you’ve ever found yourself mid-scroll on social media, suddenly craving a recipe you weren’t even planning to make, or if you’ve wrestled with guilt after eating certain foods, this episode is for you. Tune in and start taking your power back from the noise.

Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.

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