Summary In this episode, Finn and Adler discuss their personal experiences with body image and weight loss. They share how comments from others about their weight gain or appearance have affected them and how they have responded to these comments. They also discuss the importance of setting goals and creating a plan of action to achieve those goals. Finn talks about his journey with veganism and how it has helped him in his weight loss efforts. They emphasize the need to focus on the process rather than the end goal and to be consistent in making positive changes. In this conversation, Finn and Adler discuss the importance of consistency and embracing imperfections in personal growth and self-improvement. They talk about the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the need to find a balance between physical activity and other responsibilities. They emphasize the importance of being a lifelong learner and adopting a student mindset in order to continuously improve. The conversation also touches on the impact of external opinions and the need to prioritize one's own well-being and happiness. Keywords body image, weight loss, comments, goals, plan of action, veganism, process, consistency, consistency, imperfections, personal growth, self-improvement, healthy lifestyle, balance, physical activity, responsibilities, lifelong learner, student mindset, external opinions, well-being, happiness Takeaways Comments about our weight or appearance can be challenging to hear, but they can also serve as a confirmation of our own thoughts and feelings about ourselves. Setting goals and creating a plan of action is essential for achieving weight loss and fitness goals. Focusing on the process and being consistent in making positive changes is more important than obsessing over the end goal. Making dietary changes, such as adopting a vegan lifestyle, can be beneficial for weight loss and overall health. It's important to consider the intentions behind comments and advice from others and to qualify their opinions before internalizing them. Consistency is key in personal growth and self-improvement. Embrace imperfections and focus on progress rather than perfection. Find a balance between physical activity and other responsibilities. Adopt a student mindset and continuously learn and improve. Prioritize your own well-being and happiness over external opinions. The Benefits of a Vegan Lifestyle The Power of Focusing on the Process Prioritizing Well-being and Happiness Finding Balance in a Healthy Lifestyle SoundBites "What do you do with that information? Like, what can you do with that?" "I emphatically reject that thought process. That might be true for some, but that will not be my truth." "You don't have the necessary follow through plans in order to keep you accountable." "Objects that are in motion tend to stay in motion" "You have to learn how to fall in love with the process" "Thanks for letting me know, thanks for making that criticism" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebestyounation/support