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You walk back into the gym after time off and the first thing you want to say is “sorry.” Sorry you disappeared. Sorry you’re not as strong. Sorry you’re emotional. Sorry you don’t look like you used to. I get why that impulse shows up, but it’s also the fastest way to turn a fresh start into a shame spiral. The truth is simple: the break isn’t the problem. The story you tell yourself about the break is.
Job changes, new commutes, busy summers with kids, and any season where your schedule stops cooperating. I break down how to “play defense,” why going from one day a week to five is a…
