Fitness influencer and coach Rachel Aust is inspiring her 400,000 Instagram followers with a message of perseverance and self-acceptance. Recently, she shared a transformative before-and-after photo marking ten years of her fitness journey. Aust captioned the post with a powerful message: “Thank you for 400k . This year marks 10 years of picking up heavy circles and putting them back down. The picture on the left is 10 years ago after my first PT session, and the picture on the right is my check-in photo this morning. If I can give you any piece of advice, it’s to show up imperfectly consistently, never quit on yourself. Fun fact: I recomped so hard I am the exact same weight (72kg) in both pics haha.”
Consistency is Key
Aust emphasizes the importance of consistency in her fitness journey. In her Instagram post, she elaborates on this principle, explaining that achieving fitness goals requires regular, sustained effort. “Reaching your fitness goals involves a journey of consistent efforts. Whether you’re aiming for muscle gain or fat loss, transforming your body doesn’t happen overnight. It’s about embracing the daily grind, the seemingly small habits. These mundane actions may not seem significant on their own, but they collectively lay the foundation for progress. It’s the repetition of these behaviors, day in and day out, that ultimately leads to the results you desire. So, stay committed to the process, even when it feels monotonous, because every step you take and every healthy choice you make is a step closer to your goal.”
Embracing Imperfection
Aust is candid about not striving for perfection. She encourages her followers to break free from the cycle of perfectionism and self-sabotage. “Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a relentless pursuit of perfection, where every meal needs to be meticulously planned, every workout flawlessly performed, and any deviation feels like a major setback? Then you fall into a loop where you overeat, maybe skip some training sessions, and have to pull together so much energy to get yourself back ‘on track’. But here’s the thing – you’re not alone in this struggle. It’s a frustrating cycle that many people find themselves in, striving for an unattainable standard and feeling defeated when we inevitably fall short. If you’re tired of the perfectionism/self-sabotage loop and ready to break free from its grip, I’m here to help.”
Prioritizing Skincare
Skincare is another area Aust focuses on, sharing her personal experiences and tips with her followers. She recently posted about the effectiveness of her skin healing protocols, revealing her journey with PCOS and acne. “When your client applies your skin healing protocols, and THIS is what happens I’ve been there myself, dealing with my PCOS, as you can see from the first slide. I know what acne is like. When you feel like you can’t look anybody in the eyes because you’re embarrassed of your skin. Doing your makeup even though you’re already running late because you can’t stand the thought of being outside the house with a bare face. Yes, we can do all the mindset work and feel more confident even when our skin isn’t where we want it to be yet, but we can also rapidly improve our skin if we have the right protocols in place.”
Passion for Cooking
Aust also shares her love for cooking healthy meals. In a recent post, she highlighted a popular recipe for sesame chicken pasta salad. “Seeing how this recipe is going wild over on the blog, I thought I’d make it an easy-to-bookmark post for you here! Because idk about you guys but when I see food ideas I like the look of I always bookmark them into a recipes folder.”
Making Positive Choices
Aust believes in the power of making good choices and stepping out of comfort zones to achieve personal growth. She shared her thoughts on this in a recent Instagram post. “It’s all too easy to find ourselves entangled in the routine of making identical choices and resorting to familiar coping mechanisms amidst the chaos of a hectic schedule and the demands of life. The comfort of the familiar often feels like a safe haven, providing solace during moments of stress. However, there lies a profound truth in recognising that genuine growth emerges from moments of discomfort. It’s in those instances when we dare to step outside the confines of our habitual choices that we open doors to transformation. To attain different results, we must, at times, embrace the unfamiliar and challenge ourselves to make choices aligned with the person we aspire to become, rather than clinging to the patterns of our past selves. Take the opportunity to make a different choice today.”
Through her candid posts and motivational messages, Rachel Aust continues to inspire her followers to embrace their fitness journeys with consistency, self-acceptance, and a commitment to making healthy choices.
