In this episode of Mindset Matters More, Andy gets vulnerable about taking an unexpected rest day — skipping the gym, steps, cardio, and nutrition plan — and the mental tug-of-war that followed. From battling the “comfort demon” of doing nothing to the urge to overcompensate with punishment workouts, Andy reveals the real struggle of stopping and restarting.
This episode is for anyone who’s wrestled with guilt after a day off, felt tempted to spiral into “just one more day,” or struggled to balance discipline with self-forgiveness. Andy shares how to reset with compassion, avoid the trap of punishment, and stay focused on long-term goals like bodybuilding, coaching, and personal transformation.
Keywords / discoverability: rest day mindset, overcoming guilt after rest day, bodybuilding motivation, workout consistency, fitness discipline, self-forgiveness, personal growth, health coaching, staying on track, overcoming temptation.
📖 Book — Writing for My Life by Andy Hoffer → https://a.co/d/hwpwFkk
✍️ Substack — Journaling prompts & mindset tools → https://mindsetmattersmore.live
▶️ YouTube — Coaching, mindset & abundance videos → https://www.youtube.com/@AndyHoffer
🎙 Podcast (Spotify) — Mindset Matters More → https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uz8I44EapZKCCjUeaKNBW?si=LPkn4ZfgQpWyD7n6gbGiTA
📩 Email Andy — Andy@andyhoffercoaching.com
