The Whisper That Started It

Some slips are silent.

Some spirals start with a whisper.

It didn’t all fall apart overnight.

It started with one quiet decision.

I told myself I needed rest. And I did.

I decided to switch a workout day with a rest day.

The Cycle That Followed

Once I did it the first time, I couldn’t stop repeating that same decision over and over again.
Whenever I was too tired or had a long day at work,
I would whisper to myself:

“I’ll take my rest day today and workout tomorrow instead.”

A never-ending cycle that caused me to stop showing up.

The Realization That Changed Everything

Then suddenly, it felt like I’m starting over.
But then I realized that I’m not starting over.
I’m rebuilding—with more awareness than ever.
Because I know that this is a goal I want to achieve.

Being back at my starting weight didn’t mean I was done.
Falling showed me exactly what needs rebuilding.

Rebuilding, Not Starting Over

Falling taught me where my foundation cracked.
I was holding it all together with a mindset I hadn’t checked in on.

I wasn’t lazy. I was tired
It’s not weakness. It’s feedback.

And feedback means I’m still in the game.

The Truth About Rest and Feedback

This moment is not about quitting.
It’s about the cracks that form before we even realize we’re slipping.

And that’s how the stumble began.

For Anyone Who’s Been There…

If you’ve ever mistaken rest for failure, this one’s for you.

Episode III: Falling ≠ Failing is now live on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.