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.

🔗 For more science-backed coaching, visit www.abperformance.training

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📚 References

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Fiske, S. T. (2010) Social Beings: Core Motives in Social Psychology. 3rd edn. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Lockwood, P. and Kunda, Z. (1997) ‘Superstars and me: Predicting the impact of role models on the self’, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 73(1), pp. 91–103.

Wood, J. V. (1989) ‘Theory and research concerning social comparisons of personal attributes’, Psychological Bulletin, 106(2), pp. 231–248.

Dweck, C. S. (2006) Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. New York: Random House.