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What if your weight goal wasn’t really a number at all? In this episode, Jax shares how she went from 431 pounds to down over 200, and why at 47 she stopped letting the scale decide her mood. She talks about her goal of 145, why how she feels will tell her when she’s arrived, and the real wins no scale can show: climbing stairs, walking whole cities on vacation, sleeping through the night, and feeling feminine in her clothes again. She’s honest about being on a plateau right now and still pushing forward. You’ll leave with a simple exercise to define your own health goals beyond the scale.

In this episode:

• 3 affirmations to glow up your day
• Where Jax started: 431 pounds and a goal number she made up in her head
• Why daily weigh-ins stopped being healthy for her at 47
• The question that changed everything: “When in my past did I feel my best?”
• Her goal of 145, and why the feeling is the real finish line
• When the scale didn’t move but she was winning, and when it moved but she felt terrible
• 10 non-scale wins, from climbing stairs to sitting in regular chairs
• The emotional rollercoaster of major weight loss, and what it taught her
• Her longevity “why”: living strong to 90-plus and staying self-reliant
• Your turn: writing your health and wellness goals beyond the scale

Your action step this week:
Write down every health and wellness goal you have except the number on the scale. Some questions to start with:

• How do you want to feel when you wake up?
• How much energy do you want at 3 in the afternoon?
• What do you want your body to be able to do?
• How do you want to sleep?
• What do you want your life to look like at 70, 80, and 90?
• When in your past did you feel your best?

Use that list as your guide. Let the scale be one data point, not the boss.

Favorite line:
“The scale gets a vote, but it doesn’t get the final word.”

Connect with Jax:

• Website: jaxstys.com
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Send Jax a message with one goal from your list that has nothing to do with the scale. If this episode helped you, please share it with a friend, follow the show, and leave a five-star review.

Disclaimer: This episode shares Jax’s personal experience and is not medical advice. Please talk with your doctor before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine.

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