Trusting The Process: The Payoff Of Patience with Angela Rutherford
In this episode of FitBody Lifestyle, Angela Rutherford, IFBB Bikini Pro and FitBody Fusion coach, joins Jami and Greg to talk about her fitness journey and the importance of patience, resilience, and trusting the process. Angela shares how overcoming personal struggles has helped shape her approach to coaching and competition.
Key Takeaways
Embracing the Long Game
Angela emphasizes that achieving sustainable results in fitness and bodybuilding takes time. She shares her experience with taking longer off-seasons, which has allowed her to focus on gradual, sustainable improvements. Her journey underscores the importance of pacing yourself and recognizing that true transformation doesn’t happen overnight.Learning from Setbacks
Angela opens up about her past struggles with eating disorders and how she has overcome them. She highlights the importance of addressing mental health as part of her fitness journey and the power of therapy in helping her rebuild a healthier relationship with food. This experience allows her to connect deeply with clients who face similar challenges.The Power of Patience and Balance
Angela discusses the benefits of balancing fitness goals with other aspects of life, such as family and business. She shares how she has learned to avoid excessive behaviors by integrating a more holistic approach to her well-being, which includes prioritizing sleep, nutrition, and personal joy.Overcoming Body Dysmorphia
Angela talks candidly about dealing with body dysmorphia, particularly during the post-competition phase when returning to a less lean physique. She explains that having a healthy body image requires ongoing mental work, and she encourages others to embrace their bodies at every stage of their journey.Coaching Through Compassion
Through her own struggles, Angela has become a more empathetic coach, using her experiences to guide others. She focuses on creating realistic expectations and emphasizes that setbacks are part of the process. Her message to her clients is clear: growth requires self-compassion and resilience.
