Jessica spent years identifying as an athlete—until sports ended and everything unraveled.

Weight gain. Guilt around food. Overtraining. Under-fueling. Feeling disconnected from her body and frustrated that “doing more” wasn’t working anymore.

In this episode, Baylee and I sit down with Jessica, a Strong 4 Life client of two years, to talk about what real, long-term transformation actually looks like for ex-athletes.

We cover:

• Why her old athlete habits were holding her back

• How she rebuilt her relationship with food without restriction

• What changed when she stopped chasing quick fixes

• How consistency over time created confidence, health, and freedom

• What most ex-athletes don’t realize they need post-sport

This is not a highlight reel or a 30-day transformation story.
It’s an honest conversation about identity, patience, and building a sustainable lifestyle after athletics.

If you’re an ex-athlete who feels stuck, frustrated with food, or disconnected from your body—this episode will hit home.

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