#196: Become the Hero of Your Story with Drew Manning

Self-Sabotage

Drew Manning shares his journey of overcoming self-sabotage, which he attributes to a cycle of self-hate and blame. He realized that to break free from this cycle, he needed to take responsibility for his actions and focus on personal growth. Drew emphasizes the importance of practices like meditation and positive affirmations, which he incorporates into his training programs to help others transform their mindset.

I could stay stuck here and blame the system, blame the religion, blame my parents, blame God, blame whoever for all the troubles that I'm in, or do I want to become the best version of myself?

--- Drew Manning

By addressing these issues, Drew aims to prevent passing on generational trauma to his daughters and encourages others to explore their own paths to self-improvement 1 2.

   

Holistic Fitness

Drew Manning challenges the conventional approach to fitness, which often ties self-worth to physical appearance. He argues that achieving a certain body type does not guarantee happiness or self-love, as many people with ideal physiques still struggle with self-worth. Instead, Drew advocates for a holistic approach that addresses emotional connections to food and self-awareness of triggers.

People are chasing after it as if it does. And then if they don't achieve that, then they think something's wrong with them.

--- Drew Manning

His Fit2Fat2Fit experiment highlighted the power of food and the challenges of transitioning from processed to whole foods, fostering empathy for those struggling with consistency 3 4.