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“Progress You Can’t Always See: Trusting the Process and Loving Yourself Along the Way”
Hello, beautiful souls, and welcome back to the Inspiration2Grow podcast.
I’m your host, Lisa Oberbichler — transformation coach, Pilates instructor, and your guide to stronger bodies and stronger minds.
Today’s message is one I really felt called to share because I know it’s going to speak to so many of you.
If you’ve been feeling frustrated with your progress — if you’re working hard but not seeing the physical results as fast as you hoped — please know this: you are not alone.
Let’s dig into why your transformation is happening even if you can’t see all of it yet — and why trusting the process is the greatest gift you can give yourself.
1. You Didn’t Get Here Overnight… and You Won’t Change Overnight
Let’s be real — none of us woke up one morning out of the blue with extra weight, low energy, or poor habits.
It happened little by little, right?
Maybe it was years of stress, inconsistent habits, emotional eating, skipping workouts, self-neglect — whatever the case, it accumulated over time.
✨ And now — you are making the powerful choice to change.
But just like it took time to get here, it will take time to transform.
It’s not punishment. It’s just biology. It’s just being human.
Ask yourself:
“If it took me years to get to this place, why would I expect it to completely turn around in 30 days?”
This is why patience and self-compassion are so crucial in any transformation journey.
2. Your Body is Adapting Behind the Scenes
Here’s something fascinating:
Even when the scale isn’t moving much… even when the mirror isn’t giving you a six-pack yet…
Change is happening.
🔹 Your body is recalibrating.
🔹 Your metabolism is healing.
🔹 Your muscles are getting stronger.
🔹 Your cells are becoming more efficient.
🔹 Your mind is rewiring new beliefs about yourself.
Our bodies adapt to the way we’ve been feeding and treating them over time.
When you introduce new habits — like better nutrition, consistent movement, better sleep — your body needs time to adjust.
It’s like building a house: you don’t see the foundation, but without it, the structure wouldn’t stand.
Affirmation you can use:
“Even if I can’t see it yet, I know my body is changing for the better.”
3. Stress is the Ultimate Saboteur
Here’s another important piece.
When we get anxious, stressed, and frustrated, guess what happens?
🔺 Our cortisol levels rise.
🔺 Our bodies hold onto fat.
🔺 Our digestion slows down.
🔺 Our cravings spike.
Adding stress about your progress can actually slow your progress.
It’s a cruel trick, right?
✨ What you need more of is faith and patience.
✨ More deep breaths.
✨ More focusing on what you can control today.
Journal Prompt:
“What are 5 signs that my health is improving that have nothing to do with the scale?”
Examples:
- Better sleep
- Improved mood
- Less bloating
- More energy
- Stronger endurance
4. Internal Transformation Always Comes First
One thing I always remind my clients of is this:
Your outside will always catch up to your inside.
The way you think, the way you speak to yourself, the way you nourish and move your body — it’s all laying down the tracks for the outward transformation.
Right now, you are already becoming the person you want to be.
It’s happening in the way you make better food choices.
It’s happening in the way you choose a walk over the couch.
It’s happening when you choose a positive thought over self-criticism.
✨ You are already her.
✨ The outside results will simply be the cherry on top.
Imagine yourself a few months from now looking into the mirror thinking:
“Wow, who is that sexy, strong, radiant woman?!”
And you’ll know — you became her through hundreds of small, courageous choices.
5. Keep Practicing Good Habits — You Are Winning
Transformation isn’t about perfection.
It’s about practice.
Every time you drink your water, move your body, choose nourishing food, get a good night’s sleep — you are casting a vote for the woman you are becoming.
Over time, those votes compound.
And one day — maybe sooner than you think — you’ll realize you feel like a whole new woman.
✨ Don’t give up five minutes before your miracle.
✨ Don’t quit because it’s hard — keep going because you are worth it.
Affirmation:
“My results are inevitable if I keep showing up for myself with love, patience, and persistence.”
Transformation Story #1: Susan – “From Sluggish to Strong”
When Susan, 49, first came to me, she was exhausted. She wasn’t new to trying to “get healthy”—she’d done every cleanse, tried every 30-day challenge, and was crushing cardio five days a week. But she still felt bloated, tired, and stuck in a body that didn’t feel like hers anymore.
And here’s the truth bomb I gave her on Day One:
“You’re not broken. You’re just doing too much of the wrong thing for your body right now.”
She looked skeptical. But she trusted me. We stripped it back—less cardio, more strength. We added protein to every single meal. She finally started sleeping better. Her digestion improved. Her posture changed. And guess what? The scale didn’t move at first—and that messed with her head. But we kept tracking the real data: energy, strength, clothes fitting better, confidence rising.
Three months in, she looked in the mirror and finally saw herself again. She was lifting heavier than ever. Her skin glowed. She felt strong and sexy. And she said, “I feel like I’ve come home to myself.”
Her lesson? Trust the boring. Trust the slow. The results are always coming—if you don’t quit.
Transformation Story #2: Carmen – “Rewriting the Rules at 57”
Carmen didn’t just need a workout plan—she needed a new identity. At 57, she’d spent decades taking care of everyone but herself. Her kids were grown, her marriage was on rocky ground, and she told me, “I feel invisible.”
She cried in our first coaching call—not because she was weak, but because she was ready to stop pretending she was fine.
We didn’t jump into burpees and macros. We started with daily walks, hydration, and journaling. Then slowly added strength training and a realistic, whole-food approach to nutrition. She fought the urge to go hard, because that’s what her younger self would’ve done. But this time, she stayed consistent instead of extreme.
By month four, not only had she lost 18 pounds, but she gained something even more powerful—her voice. She started dressing differently, showing up differently, even setting new boundaries in her relationships. Her favorite phrase became: “This is my time now.”
Her takeaway? Midlife isn’t a decline—it’s a damn launchpad.
Your reminder today?
It’s okay if you don’t feel like it’s working right away. It’s not supposed to be instant. But if you’re willing to keep showing up, even when you can’t see the finish line—you’ll look back and realize you were transforming all along.
So to everyone out there feeling a little stuck or frustrated right now —
You are doing better than you think.
Your body is healing.
Your mind is growing.
Your future is unfolding beautifully, even if you can’t fully see it yet.
Stay patient. Stay kind to yourself.
Stay focused on the small wins.
They are leading you exactly where you want to go.
I’m sending you all my love and encouragement as you keep practicing those powerful lifestyle changes.
You WILL get there, my friend.
And the journey — messy, beautiful, and real — is shaping you into the woman you are destined to be. 💖
Until next time, keep growing, keep glowing, and keep inspiring.
This is Inspiration2Grow.
Talk to you soon! 🎙️