<p>For years, I thought I had to push myself to fit into this “summer body” ideal, sweating it out through restrictive diets and unrealistic fitness goals, only to feel like I was falling short. I kept repeating the cycle—working hard, but not seeing lasting results. I thought the key to being happy in my body was to lose weight fast and look a certain way for an event or season. </p><p>But the truth? It was all a big, exhausting loop that left me feeling drained and disconnected from my true health goals.</p><p>In today’s episode, I'm talking about breaking free from the “bikini body” myth and the pressure to constantly shrink your body for the sake of appearance. I share my own experiences of being stuck in the weight-loss obsession, and how I learned to focus on what really matters— the real, long-term changes that create true strength, energy, and confidence—no matter the season.</p><p>This episode is for anyone who’s tired of the endless cycle of dieting and unrealistic body standards. <br><br> </p><p>I Also Discuss:</p><p>(00:00) Break Free from the Summer Body Trap!<br>(11:17) Sustainable Fitness: Real Results, No Quick Fixes<br>(18:01) Want Strong Abs? Stop Crunching and Start Lifting<br>(26:09) Stop the Dieting Cycle: Build Lasting Health Instead<br>(26:09) Empowerment Over Aesthetics: The Real Way to Train</p><p>Thank You to Our Sponsors:</p><p>Broads App – Get structured, progressive training and a powerhouse community to keep you strong, consistent, and unstoppable. Join at<a href="https://www.broads.app/" target="_blank"> broads.app</a> and use code PODCAST for 20% off your first month!</p><p>Legion - Use code Tara20 for 20% off your first order and double loyalty cash back any order after that when you shop at<a href="http://legionathletics.com/" target="_blank"> LegionAthletics.com</a></p><p>Find more from Tara:<br><br> </p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.taralaferrara.com/" target="_blank">https://www.taralaferrara.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taralaferrara/" target="_blank">@taralaferrara</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/broads.podcast/" target="_blank">@broads.podcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/broads.app/" target="_blank">@broads.app</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TaraLaferrara" target="_blank">Tara LaFerrara</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblppVXVXWHp1Z0dqM0hVbEtLMHhnZ01CWWhxQXxBQ3Jtc0ttZTNzSnhMbVNra0p4QXRQN21lYzYweHdNN0hVTjdEaGJVU0F4ME1tS2JMZzV4bUh5OTg5OGlOcTVEaXNCenJLUmxkSmI3S3dNcHdidTBTSEpJTnk3T19TY1JkQzlQQXB4NUloS0dSdVRSbkVWZlBVbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40taralaferrara%2F" target="_blank">@taralaferrara</a></p>