The Comparison Trap – Why Your Progress Looks Different to Theirs
The Fundamentals of Fitness by Alison Berrisford
Episode notes
If you’ve ever looked at someone else’s progress and thought, “Why don’t I look like that yet?” — this episode’s for you.
Coach Alison breaks down the comparison trap that keeps so many of us stuck — and shows you why your fitness journey will always look different, because it’s meant to.
You’ll learn:
💭 The science of comparison and why your brain loves to measure
🧬 How genetics, hormones, and lifestyle make progress unique
🏋️♀️ Real stories of clients who found peace with their own pace
💪 How to shift from comparison to confidence
By the end, you’ll stop chasing someone else’s finish line and start running your own race.
🎯 Action Step:
Write down three non-scale wins from the last month — strength, mindset, energy, consistency — anything that reminds you how far you’ve come.
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