In this episode of Balance with Sam Podcast, I have a conversation with Pam Sherman, a 53 year old health and wellness guru from Sacramento, CA. Born to be a trainer, Pam has focused her career on motivating women to move their bodies, push past their self-doubt, and ultimately find success in their wellness journey.

Pam discusses her life’s journey beginning at age 11 when she discovered her passion for exercise and coaching. She illuminates the massive benefits of enduring challenges and how they can shape your destiny in powerful ways. Pam’s life is an important story that teaches us that we’re never too late in our own journey to become the type of person we’ve always wanted to be.

“If we get the limits we put on ourselves out of the way, we are unstoppable.” - Pam Sherman

Top Takeaways:

We all put limitations on ourselves, constantly saying, “I can’t…” You are capable of far more than you give yourself credit for, physically and mentally. If you get those limits out of the way, you are unstoppable.

“I believe in you” is some of the most powerful words you can offer someone who is doubting themselves.

It’s so important to make it a habit to recognize the good things about yourself at times when you’re tempted to only focus on the bad. Fight against your brain’s bias towards negativity and recognize the value you actually have in the world. It requires more effort to be positive, but that effort will reward you in spades.

The challenges you face in life are there to teach you and guide you toward better living. It’s not a failure, it’s an opportunity to learn to be a better version of yourself.

The same rules apply to everyone. The challenges you face in your health and fitness journey are the same challenges your mentor or coach face as well. You are not at all alone in your journey.

Sometimes the experiences that are the most jarring prove to be the best thing that could have ever happened to you. They give you insight into who you truly are and what your real calling is for yourself and others.

You are never too late to take care of yourself. You are never too old to achieve the goals you’ve always wanted to achieve. Don’t wait another day to start.

In times when you’re dealing with difficult emotions, “practice the pause.” Think with clarity exactly who you want to be for yourself and how you want to show up in the world. This will help you fight against any urge to start eating or falling into another unhealthy vice to cope with how you’re feeling. Remember - “You’re not a dog. You don’t deserve a treat.” You deserve to take care of yourself, and not with food.

Falling down is part of living a human life. Every time you do, use it as a lesson for the next time you’re in the same situation.

Be curious over your own judgement of yourself. Always remain mindful of what you say to yourself.

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