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How to Stick to Health Goals Without Shame, Burnout, or Quick Fixes with McKenzie Jacobs
25th February 2026 • BizBlend • Sana and Avik Chakraborty - by Healthy Mind by Avik ™. All rights reserved.
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Confession time: most “New Year, New Me” plans don’t fail because you’re weak — they fail because they’re built on pressure, perfection, and a 0-to-100 mindset. In this episode of the BizBlend podcast, hosted by Sana, we get real about why consistency collapses by February — and what actually helps it last.

This conversation is for anyone who’s tired of punishing workouts, rigid food rules, and feeling like a failure on repeat. Fitness coach McKenzie Jacobs shares how to build habits that fit real life, shift from aesthetics to health, and create confidence by keeping promises to yourself — one small win at a time.

About the Guest:

McKenzie Jacobs is the founder of More Confident Fitness and an online coach. She shares her personal journey from shame-driven habits and disordered patterns to a strength-based approach focused on confidence, sustainability, and mindset.

Episode Chapter:

  1. 03:55 The February reality: why resolutions collapse
  2. 09:22 The real reason goals fail: going 0 to 100
  3. 14:30 “It should be hard” vs “it should be enjoyable”
  4. 18:19 More Confident Fitness: from dorm room to business
  5. 25:06 You can’t hate yourself into a better body
  6. 28:19 GLP-1s: when they help, when they harm, and why muscle matters

Key Takeaways:

  1. Choose the workout plan you can repeat, not the one that looks impressive online
  2. Start with 1–2 realistic sessions/week and build after you’ve proven consistency
  3. Expect motivation to drop — rely on habits, not hype
  4. If you dread every workout, it won’t last; sustainability needs some enjoyment
  5. Shift the goal from “smaller body” to stronger body and better health markers
  6. If using GLP-1s, prioritize strength training + protein to protect muscle

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Website: moreconfidentfitness.com

Instagram: @mckfitty_j (M-C-K-F-I-T-T-Y underscore J)


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