Coach JK McLeod

Transformation photos might be lying, but not in the way you think.

In this age of AI-everything, you might assume that I’m talking about photoshopped or AI-generated before/after photos being the main problem.

Yes, that’s a problem, but also be aware that it’s not uncommon for pages to feature photos from real people who’ve gone through real transformations…either on their own or by working with someone else.

That’s why when asked “How can I really figure out what a coach/trainer” is all about, I recommended that the person seek out long form content like podcasts or vlogs, subscribe to their email lists, read their blogs, and attend free workshops they may offer.

If possible, reach out to the person directly.

Spending time consuming more of that persons content in a long form is going to do way more for you than scrolling more and more 30 sec Reels will ever do.

I hope this helps ✌🏾

Expecting every workout to be a banger is a quick way to feel like you’re not doing it right.

Every experienced lifter I’ve talked to has had a trash workout before.

The one where everything felt heavy and it felt like it just dragged on forever.

Today, that was me.

The separation point that creates consistency is in the next decision.

Decide that trash workout defines the day and the week…OR…

Take it for what it was, express gratitude for the simplest of things, and move on.

You decide ✌🏾

Why can’t you see what keeps going wrong?

Short answer: Because everyone has blind spots, and it’s hard to see the picture when you’re in the frame*

On episode 7 of Make Fitness Make Sense, Coach Betsy Foster Betsy Foster | Women’s Fitness & Nutrition Coach is pulling back the curtains on what it really takes to build your build your strongest body amidst a fitness world that becomes noisier by the day.

We talk about what it really means to build systems that support habits, what proactive nutrition means, skinny culture, and much more.

Make Fitness Make Sense is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

*quote inspired by Les Brown.

I read a figure that estimated sitting takes up about 45% of the average American’s workday.

Anecdotally, I think that’s higher in the majority of folks I interact with.

Getting your steps in takes intention and unmotivated follow through.

Whatever your goal is (I like folks to have a baseline between 7-9K), don’t discount the impact of taking 10-20 minutes at different points in your day to make it happen.

A “small” deposit is better than none.

I hope this helps ✌🏾

I’m living proof that you don’t have to enjoy something to keep showing up…

This is your permission to hate every second 😂

Any other lifters that can relate? 👀