Faith...Not the Faith you may be Thinking
- T.Y. Clinks
- Jun 17, 2024
- 2 min read

Imagine waking up every morning to the same routine, staring into the mirror and feeling defeated by the reflection that meets you.
This was John’s life for years. Each day, he pinched the soft excess skin around his waist, feeling the weight of every failed diet and missed workout.
His heart was filled with anxiety over another unfulfilled promise to himself.
Then, one day, something changed.
John found himself, once again, avoiding his reflection. He had been reading about transformations, about people who had turned their lives around. But this time, something clicked.
He stumbled upon a quote: “Faith is not hoping you can do it. Faith is knowing you will.”
This resonated with him deeply.
He realized he had been approaching his fitness goals with a mindset of uncertainty and doubt.
He had been hoping, but he hadn’t been believing.
John decided then and there that he would no longer hope for change.
He would believe in it. He didn’t just think he could transform his body—he knew it.
This shift in mindset marked the beginning of his transformation.
Not The Kind of FAITH you may Think
Faith is a powerful tool in any journey, but especially in fitness.
It’s not enough to hope you can achieve your goals; you must know you can.
This conviction must go beyond mere optimism; it needs to be a deeply ingrained belief, unwavering and resolute.
When you approach your fitness journey with true faith, you eliminate doubt.
Doubt is the seed that grows into excuses, missed workouts, and failed diets.
When you truly believe in your fitness success, and have no more lingering doubts it is possible, everything changes. There is no room for doubt.
You understand that every action you take, every healthy meal, every drop of sweat, is a step towards your goal.
The Journey Ahead
John’s journey was not without challenges. There were days when his muscles ached, and his motivation waned.
But his faith remained unshaken.
He knew that each struggle was a part of the process, each setback a lesson learned. His body began to change, but more importantly, his mind did too.
He stood confident, not just because of the muscles he gained, but because of the confidence that grew within him.
Your fitness journey can be the same.
Approach it with faith—true, unwavering belief in your success.
Let go of doubt and embrace the certainty that you will achieve your goals.
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